Board of Trustees

Elaine Su is a New Westminster Public Library board member.

Elaine Su

Trustee and Board Co-Chair
Committees: Board Development, Finance
(2021-present)

Iris Cheng is a New Westminster Public Library board member.

Iris Cheng

Trustee and Board Co-Chair
Committees: Evaluations, Finance
(2022-present)

Samita Manhas is a New Westminster Public Library board member.

Samita Manhas

Trustee
Committees: Evaluations, Policy
(2022-present)

Carol Neuman is a New Westminster Public Library board member.

Carol Neuman

Trustee
Committees: Board Development, Evaluations
(2022-present)

Vanessa Woznow is a New Westminster board member.

Vanessa Woznow

Trustee
Committees: Policy, PR & Advocacy
(2022-present)

Deb Thomas is a New Westminster Public Library board member.

Deb Thomas

Trustee
Committees: Evaluations, Policy
(2024-present)

Nadine Nakagawa is a New Westminster Public Library board member.

Nadine Nakagawa

Trustee and City Council Representative
Committees: Policy, PR & Advocacy
(2022-present)

Carolyn Caseñas is Chief Librarian of New Westminster Public Library.

Carolyn Caseñas

Trustee, Secretary to the Board, and Chief Librarian
Committees: PR & Advocacy
(2024-present)

Library Board Meetings

New Westminster Public Library board meetings take place on the third Wednesday of the month.

Meetings are not scheduled during July, August, and December, however, and are only held at the call of the Chairs during these months.

Meetings begin at 6 p.m. and are held virtually via Zoom.

Meetings are open to the public. Please contact our Chief Librarian at least 10 days prior to a meeting to reconfirm meeting date and time and obtain additional details.

  • 2024 Board Meeting Schedule

    • January 31 (minutes)
    • February 21
    • March 20
    • April 17
    • May 15
    • June 19
    • September 18
    • October 16
    • November 20

Become a Trustee

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New Westminster Public Library board trustees are appointed by City Council.

When a position is available on the board, an announcement is made on the City of Westminster website, on our library website, and in the local newspaper, and is posted on notice boards around the city, including within our two library branches.

Board Trustees are selected on the basis of their knowledge, experience, and activity in the community. Residents who are interested in serving on the board are invited to complete an application form. Please note while applications can be submitted year-round, the recruitment period for 2024 appointments is now closed.

For more information on becoming a Trustee, please contact our Chief Librarian.